Dozens of Swedish-Affiliated Physicians Recognized by Peers in Seattle Magazine's Annual Top Doctors Survey
SEATTLE , July 17, 2009 – Dozens of Swedish-affiliated physicians were recently recognized by their peers as part of Seattle magazine's 9th-annual Top Doctors survey, the results of which were published in the July issue.
According to Seattle magazine, their 2009 Top Doctors list was the result of responses they received to a survey mailed to more than 10,000 physicians in King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap counties. The mailing list came from a national provider of such lists and was verified by the magazine for its inclusiveness. The survey asked physicians to name the provider they would seek out or recommend to loved ones in 110 specialty areas, regardless of hospital, clinic or health-plan affiliation. More than 10,000 nominations were submitted, with more than 4,050 physicians nominated. Several factors determined which names appeared in this list, including the number of nominations received by each physician, the area of specialty, the number of physicians in each specialty, as well as vote and geographic distribution within each specialty of those nominated.
Of the 386 physicians recognized in 109 different specialties, 119 are affiliated with – or credentialed to practice at – Swedish. They include:
- Addiction medicine – Jim Walsh, M.D.
- Allergies/Immunology – Arvinder Mokha, M.D.
- Anesthesiology – Ian Wright, M.D.
- Pediatric anesthesiology – Vince Lucero, M.D.
- Cardiology – Peter Demopulos, M.D.
- Cardiology – Tim Dewhurst, M.D.
- Cardiology – John Nemanich, M.D.
- Pediatric cardiology – Kimberly Krabill, M.D.
- Colorectal surgery – Oliver Biggers, M.D.
- Colorectal surgery – Richard Billingham, M.D.
- Colorectal surgery, Daniel Froese, M.D.
- Colorectal surgery – Steven Medwell, M.D.
- Critical care – Embra Roper, M.D.
- Critical care – Curtis Veal Jr., M.D.
- Dermatology – Kim Abson, M.D.
- Eating disorders – Wallace Hodges, M.D.
- Endocrinology/metabolism – Frances Broyles, M.D.
- Endocrinology/metabolism – Ken Gross, M.D.
- Endocrinology/metabolism – Shannon Heitritter, M.D.
- Pediatric endocrinology/metabolism – Gad Kletter, M.D.
- Family practice – James Coghlan, M.D.
- Family Practice – Scott McIntyre, M.D.
- Family practice – Trish Raymer, M.D.
- Family practice – Robbie Sherman, M.D.
- Family practice – Mary Weiss, M.D.
- Fertility – Lee Hickok, M.D.
- Fertility – Lori Marshall, M.D.
- Gastroenterology – David Gilbert, M.D.
- Gastroenterology – Kalle Kang, M.D.
- Gastroenterology – Richard Kozarek, M.D.
- Gastroenterology – Craig Pepin, M.D.
- General surgery – Mark Brakstad, M.D.
- General surgery – Steven Counter, M.D.
- General surgery – Michael Florence, M.D.
- Pediatric general surgery – Monja Lea Proctor, M.D.
- Geriatrics – Jon Younger, M.D.
- Gynecology – Ann Bridges, M.D.
- Gynecology – Margaret Hutchinson, M.D.
- Hand surgery – Carleton Keck, M.D.
- Hand surgery – John Miyano, M.D.
- Hematology – Henry Li, M.D.
- Hospitalists – Joseph Bennet, M.D.
- Hospitalists – Clark Coler, M.D.
- Pediatric hospitalists – Sean Lawler, M.D.
- Infectious disease/travel medicine – Michael Myint, M.D.
- Infectious disease/travel medicine – Martin Siegel, M.D.
- Internal medicine – Victoria Allen, M.D.
- Internal medicine – Brad Harris, M.D.
- Internal medicine – Michael Hayden, M.D.
- Internal medicine – Robert Kitchell, M.D.
- Internal medicine – Ralph Rossi, M.D.
- Maternal-fetal medicine – David Luthy, M.D.
- Neonatology – Terrence Sweeney, M.D.
- Nephrology – Rex Ochi, M.D.
- Pediatric nephrology – Laurie Fouser, M.D.
- Neurology – Lawrence Murphy, M.D.
- Neurosurgery – Jayashree Srinivasan, M.D.
- Obstetrics – Ann Bridges, M.D.
- Obstetrics – Tracy Johannsen, M.D.
- Ophthalmology – Elizabeth Choy, M.D.
- Ophthalmology – Brian McKillop, M.D.
- Ophthalmology – W. Mark Potampa, M.D.
- Pediatric ophthalmology – David Epley, M.D.
- Orthopedics – Daniel Flugstad, M.D.
- Pediatric orthopedics – Mark Dales, M.D.
- Pediatric orthopedics – Laurel Saliman, M.D.
- Orthopedics, foot/ankle – Martin Mankey, M.D.
- Orthopedics, joint replacement – James Crutcher, M.D.
- Orthopedics, spine – Alexis Falicov, M.D.
- Otolaryngology – Felix Chu, M.D.
- Otolaryngology – David Moore, M.D.
- Pathology -- Ronald Tickman, M.D.
- Pediatrics – Matthew Allen, M.D.
- Pediatrics – Danette Glassy, M.D.
- Pediatrics – Ourania Malliris, M.D.
- Pediatrics – Gary Spector, M.D.
- Pediatrics – Sherri Zorn, M.D.
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation – Evan Cantini, M.D.
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation – Jeffrey Moo, M.D.
- Plastic/cosmetic surgery – Drew Welk, M.D.
- Plastic/reconstructive surgery – Frank Isik, M.D.
- Psychiatry – John Wynn, M.D.
- Pulmonary medicine – Jon Huseby, M.D.
- Pulmonary medicine – George Pappas, M.D.
- Radiology, diagnostic – Kristin Manning, M.D.
- Radiology, diagnostic – Udo Schmeidl, M.D.
- Radiology, interventional – Geoffrey Ferguson, M.D.
- Radiology, interventional – Philip Vogelzang, M.D.
- Pediatric radiology – Greta Go, M.D.
- Rheumatology – P. Scott Pollock, M.D.
- Rheumatology – Pamela Sheets, M.D.
- Sleep medicine – David Chang, M.D.
- Sleep medicine – Ralph Pascualy, M.D.
- Thoracic surgery – Ralph Aye, M.D.
- Thoracic surgery – Eric Vallieres, M.D.
- Transplantation – William Marks, M.D., Ph.D.
- Urology and urologic surgery – Joseph Marquez, M.D.
- Urology and urologic surgery – Richard Pelman, M.D.
- Urology and urologic surgery – Eric Torgerson, M.D.
- Pediatric urology and urologic surgery – R. Guy Hudson, M.D.
- Vascular surgery – Kaj Johansen, M.D., Ph.D.
- Vascular surgery – Swee Lian Tan, M.D., Ph.D.
- Oncology, breast cancer (medical) – Henry Li, M.D.
- Oncology, breast cancer (medical) – Kristine Rinn, M.D.
- Oncology, breast cancer (radiation) – Astrid Morris, M.D.
- Oncology, breast cancer (surgical) – Patricia Dawson, M.D., Ph.D.
- Oncology, colorectal cancer (medical) – Phil Gold, M.D.
- Oncology, colorectal cancer (radiation) – Vivek Mehta, M.D.
- Oncology, colorectal cancer (surgical) – Daniel Froese, M.D.
- Oncology, gynecologic cancers (medical) – Pamela Paley, M.D.
- Oncology, gynecologic cancers (surgical) – Charles Drescher, M.D.
- Oncology, gynecologic cancers (surgical) – Pamela Paley, M.D.
- Oncology, lung cancer (medical) – Henry Kaplan, M.D.
- Oncology, lung cancer (radiation) – Vivek Mehta, M.D.
- Oncology, lung cancer (surgical) – Eric Vallieres, M.D.
- Oncology, prostate cancer (surgical) – James Porter, M.D.
- Other cancers (medical) – Henry Kaplan, M.D.
- Women's heart health – Sarah Speck, M.D.
- Naturopathy – Dan Labriola, N.D.
In addition to these Swedish-affiliated physicians being recognized, this issue of Seattle magazine included a profile on Swedish-affiliated hand surgeon Carleton Keck, M.D., as well as an article titled ‘The Doctor Is In' about a new model of primary care that included information about the Community Health Medical Home Clinic at Swedish/Ballard.
Lastly, Swedish Cancer Institute Executive Director Albert B. Einstein Jr., M.D., was recognized for his role on this year's Seattle magazine Top Doctors advisory panel. As one of eight physician leaders who volunteered in this role, he helped provide valuable feedback on last year's list and methodology, suggested specialties to be added to the 2009 survey, shared insights on current medical trends, suggested ideas for feature stories and answered technical questions. According to the magazine, advisory panel members did not review or influence the choice of doctors who appear on the final list.
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